[ it's the fact that there's no doubt in his face or voice that sways her. Xion tends to take any sign of uncertainty and run ten miles with it -- but she can't sense that here. for a moment, she just looks at that hopeful smile, blinking, then .... sighs, letting go of her worry, and smiles freely back. ]

Yeah. No matter what happens, we'll figure something out. And then we'll be safe again. [ a beat, then ] Well... he could still catch us in the village. But at least I'll be able to sleep at night. [ tiny, tired laugh ]